What is the cheapest way to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which costs £27 - £40 and takes 4h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands?

The fastest way to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs £27 - £40.

How far is it from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands?

The distance between Dunbeath and Orkney Islands is 82 miles.

How do I travel from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands without a car?

The best way to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 4h 57m and costs £27 - £40.

How long does it take to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Orkney Islands?

There are 195+ hotels available in Orkney Islands.

Dunbeath to Orkney Islands - 2 ways to travel via bus, and ferry

There are 2 ways to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands by bus or ferry

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Bus, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Dunbeath to Scrabster Ferry Terminalbus Ember
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
4h 57m
£28–39
Bus, ferry via Layby
1. Take the bus from Layby to Ferry Terminalbus X99
2. Take the ferry from Scrabster Ferry Terminal to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminalferry Nl1
5h 13m
£28–39

Dunbeath to Orkney Islands by bus and ferry

2Weekly Services

4h 57mAverage Duration

£28Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands.

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Distance: 81.5 mi
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Dunbeath, Scotland and Orkney Islands, Scotland?

There is no direct connection from Dunbeath to Orkney Islands. However, you can take the bus to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, walk to Scrabster Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, walk to Travel Centre, then take the bus to Quanterness Cottages. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Layby to Quanterness Cottages via Ferry Terminal, Scrabster Ferry Terminal, Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal, and Travel Centre in around 5h 13m.

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